Surfer Riding a Wave Porcelain Limoges Box

A surfer carves across a curling wave on this porcelain box, frozen in the perfect moment of the ride. The scene was painted by hand in Limoges, France, on a Limoges box, a long way from the nearest break.

Hang Ten in Porcelain

Surfing is all about timing and balance, and this piece catches the rider right in the pocket of the wave. The vibrant water gives the scene energy, and hand painting means the colors of the sea and board differ a little on each box.

Beach Shack Shelf

• Hand-painted porcelain from Limoges, France
• Pairs with sailboat, seashell and lighthouse pieces in a coastal grouping
• Fits a surf, beach or ocean sports theme

For the Wave Chaser

This makes a fun present for a surfer, a lifeguard, a swim coach, or a friend who lives for the next trip to Hawaii or Southern California. It also suits a graduation before a summer at the coast, or a retirement for someone moving to a beach town.

Set it on a shelf in a beach house, a bookcase beside surf photos, or a desk in an office far from the ocean where it can serve as a daily reminder of salt air. Coastal collectors often mix sports pieces like this among shells and boats to bring a little action to the display.